Synonyms for respectfulness

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respect · deference

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The characteristic of being respectful.

Forms

Plural

respectfulnesses → respects, deferences…

Example sentences

• respect Respect of the young for the old is quite natural.
• deference Then I'll work on the principle that deference is no substitute for obedience.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

respect²

9 letters

deference³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (respect² = 2 syllables).